Tara Arrington

Tara Arrington currently serves as the Leader of Marketing, Communications, and Engagement at Kassouf since October 2020 and holds an adjunct instructor position at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, teaching courses in feature writing and investigative reporting. Prior to this, Tara was an adjunct instructor at Louisiana State University in Shreveport from January 2015 to May 2023, covering a variety of communication-related subjects. Tara's experience includes roles as Communications and Marketing Coordinator at The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and Communications Coordinator at Holy Angels, focusing on media relations and digital content management. As a Community Engagement Manager at Sci-Port Discovery Center, responsibilities included crafting marketing strategies for events and overseeing social media efforts. Tara also has a background in public relations, having worked with LSU Health Sciences Center and served as a health columnist and freelance writer. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Journalism and dual Bachelor's Degrees in English Language and Literature, as well as Communication and Journalism from The University of Alabama.